lasting
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The effect, the author suggests, was lasting and unexpectedly salutary, with the new emperor’s detachment strengthening Rome’s “emergent bureaucracy,” made up of administrators whose “whose self-interest guaranteed orderly solutions to local problems.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Sony Pictures is betting that more real-world stunts, a relatable narrative and Spidey’s lasting popularity are enough to put “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” on the other side of that trend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
The latest developments highlight the fragility of any efforts to find a lasting peace, even though US President Donald Trump this week said there was a "good chance" of a deal.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
PC Harper's widow Lissie called the plans "deplorable" and said politicians were "making decisions from behind a desk that will have real and lasting consequences" for the families of victims.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
I wanted to do things that were purposeful and lasting.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
